Negotiations between the United States and Iran have entered another week after President Donald Trump returned a revised version of a proposed agreement.
Officials say the latest round of changes has prolonged an already delicate back-and-forth process, with no final draft agreed upon so far.
US President Donald Trump reportedly sent back amendments to the proposed Iran deal following a meeting with advisers on Friday.
According to officials, the revisions focus on tightening language related to Iran’s nuclear commitments and conditions linked to the reopening of the Strait of Hormuz.
The exact changes remain undisclosed, but sources suggest they reflect a push for stronger assurances from Tehran.
Officials familiar with the discussions say Washington is seeking clearer guarantees on Iran’s nuclear program and maritime access through the Strait of Hormuz, a critical global oil route.
US allies in the Gulf have been briefed on the ongoing talks, as regional stakeholders closely monitor potential outcomes.
One foreign official described the revisions as “not substantive,” saying they mainly reflect US demands for stronger written assurances.
Financial relief remains a key dispute
Trump has also expressed concerns over possible financial relief for Iran under any final agreement.
He has repeatedly referenced past nuclear negotiations, arguing against what he described as excessive financial concessions in earlier deals.
Iran, however, has insisted that any agreement must include economic considerations alongside security and nuclear provisions.
Despite earlier indications that a deal was “largely finalized,” officials now confirm that both sides are still exchanging revised drafts.
Iranian media reported ongoing message exchanges between Washington and Tehran, while American outlets, including The New York Times, said Trump has sent a revised draft with tougher conditions.
Reports suggest that earlier understandings included reopening the Strait of Hormuz, easing US pressure measures, and unfreezing Iranian assets, but those elements remain under negotiation.
Disagreements over nuclear and financial terms
The two sides remain divided over key issues, including Iran’s nuclear program and financial arrangements.
Trump has claimed Iran agreed not to pursue nuclear weapons, while Tehran has rejected discussions on detailed restrictions under current negotiations.
Iran has also maintained that financial terms must be part of any final agreement, a point US officials say remains unresolved.
With no final draft agreed upon, negotiations have now extended into another week.
Officials indicate that while progress has been made, unresolved differences over wording, verification, and economic terms continue to delay a final announcement.
Despite the delays, US officials say discussions remain active, with diplomatic exchanges ongoing and no immediate breakdown in talks reported.
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